324 - Databricks Administrator

Databricks Administrator
The role of the Databricks Administrator is to support the administration and daily operations of the Databricks platform. You will collaborate closely with delivery teams to understand their customers' questions and needs and then ensure that solutions are designed and developed to meet their functional and technical requirements. This position is crucial to the platform as it provides a centralized workspace for users to explore data and build analytical projects, tools, and model architectures.
Requirements
Position Specific:

Experience as a Databricks account owner, proficient in managing workspaces, AWS accounts, audit logs, and high-level usage monitoring
Proficiency in managing Databricks workspace as an admin, including managing workspace users and groups, single sign-on, provisioning, access control, and workspace storage
Experience in managing S3 access across a large user base
Proficiency in managing cluster and job configuration options
Experience with Databricks security and privacy setup
Proficiency in troubleshooting end-user and platform-level issues
Experience in delivering client presentations and demos
Experience in optimizing usage for performance and cost is preferred
Ability to multitask and reprioritize tasks according to the needs of a growing platform and its stakeholders
Strong coding skills in SQL and Python (PySpark), with experience in optimizing code
Required Experience:
A total of five (5+) years of experience in IT administration, including at least two (2) years as a Databricks Administrator
At least two (2+) years of hands-on experience in Databricks administration, from setting up the Databricks environment to successfully administering it
AWS experience is required, and Databricks E2 experience is preferred
Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree
General:
Strong organizational and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload based on the needs of the client
Ability to deal with ambiguity and frequent changes in priorities
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Excellent technical writing skills and proven experience in systems with complex requirements
Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills with the ability to team with others to meet project objectives
Understanding of the system development lifecycle as implemented with Agile;
SAFe knowledge a plus
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to navigate in an office setting unassisted
Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds
Strong speaking skills, including the ability to articulate thoughts in a clear manner and excellent word enunciation skills, are required
Additional Information about this opening:
Employees of Next Phase shall, as an enduring obligation throughout their term of employment, adhere to all information security requirements as documented in company policies and procedures
Enjoy the flexibility of ahybrid work environment, with three days in the office per week (Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday) and two days working remotely
We are committed to your professional growth, providing opportunities for advancement and exposure to exciting projects and initiatives
This position is suited for candidates within commuting distance to Columbia, MD, and not eligible for a fully remote schedule
As a healthcare and science research company, Next Phase embraces the recommendations from the CDC regarding vaccines for highly infectious diseases. Unless qualified for a religious or medical exemption, employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and professional growth and development opportunities. If you meet the above requirements and are looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity, please submit your application for consideration.
The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only, not a compensation or salary guarantee. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other laws.
ABOUT NEXT PHASE SOLUTIONS AND SERVICES, INC.
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Next Phase Solutions and Services, Inc. provides insights and solutions for healthcare, engineering, and science research. Next Phase commits to creating an environment where our employees achieve their full potential, increase productivity, and expand their professional and personal horizons. We look for bright, innovative people who achieve results, understand the importance of being productive and supportive team members, and prioritize customer satisfaction. Next Phase leadership is looking for new leaders, scientific and technical subject matter experts, and technically savvy people interested in putting forth the effort and commitment needed to grow our company.
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Benefits
Benefits include, but are not limited to:
HEALTH AND WELLNESS BENEFITS
Choose from three medical healthcare plans.
Dental and Vision Insurance plans.
Enjoy a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA), and a company-sponsored Wellness Program.
PERSONAL INSURANCE BENEFITS
Next Phase offers life insurance, accidental death, and dismemberment (AD&
D) insurance, as well asshort-term and long-term disability insurance, all of which are paid for by the company.
PAID LEAVE
Employees receive competitive paid time off, including 11 holidays and maternity leave for recovering mothers.
RETIREMENT
Next Phase contributes 5% to a 401K plan without requiring employee contributions.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Employees can be reimbursed for professional development expenses such as classes, books, technical certification/testing fees, professional dues/subscriptions, and professional licenses required for their position.
PET INSURANCE
You have two options to ensure the happiness and health of your pets.
COMPETITIVE BONUS PROGRAM
At Next Phase, we believe in sharing our success with the employees who make it happen!
Next Phase Solutions and Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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